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Podcast: Closer Look
Episode: In trade war with U.S., Canada is winning the battle for tourists
Description: When it comes to our lingering trade war with the United States, reassuring headlines are hard to find. But here’s one silver lining: Turns out Donald Trump has been quite a boon to the Canadian tourism industry.While international travel to the U.S. is way down — in part because many Canadians are hesitant cross the border these days — tourism spending on this side of the 49th is on the rise.According to Destination Canada, the busy summer season saw a total revenue increase of $3.3 billion compared to the same period last y...